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ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEON SERVICES PROVIDED BY Dr Andrew Comley and Dr Collie Begg from Wakefield Orthopaedic Clinic.

For more information please call The Injury Hub on 8522 4232 or the Wakefield Orthopaedic Clinic on 8236 4100 or visit www.woc.com.au

A doctor referral is needed to see a Orthopaedic Surgeon, however if you any further questions please contact our friendly reception who will be able to further assist.

AN ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEON, IS A SURGEON WHO HAS BEEN EDUCATED AND TRAINED IN THE DIAGNOSIS AND PREOPERATIVE, OPERATIVE, AND POSTOPERATIVE TREATMENT OF DISEASES AND INJURIES OF THE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM.

When seeing an orthopaedic surgeon, it doesn’t always mean you have to have surgery. Depending on the injury and condition it may be recommended to trail conservative treatment, injection therapy or further scanning before surgery is performed. If surgery is an option it may include minimally invasive, arthroscopic or reconstruction surgery.

COMMON INJURIES:

  • Arthritis knee, hip, shoulder
  • Knee ligament ruptures
  • Meniscus tears
  • Rotator Cuff tears
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Dr Andrew Comley

ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEON

Dr Andrew Comley did his undergraduate medical & speciality training as an Orthopaedic Surgeon in Adelaide. Since qualifying as a specialist surgeon he has undertaken further Fellowship training in Canada, USA & the UK.

Dr Comley's areas of interest are hip and knee replacement surgery, particularly Direct Anterior Hip Replacement Surgery and minimally invasive Partial & Total Knee replacement, utilising computer navigation systems to provide accurate alignment.

Dr Comley also has an interest in rapid rehabilitation & accelerated recovery after hip & knee replacement surgery and utilises leading edge techniques to ensure the best recovery outcomes for his patients. He has been consulting in Gawler for over 10 years, and will continue his consultation services at the Gawler Health Service (Galmec Suites) for public patients.

Dr Comley specialises in;

  • Direct Anterior Hip Replacement
  • Partial and Total Knee Replacement
  • ACL Reconstruction
  • Knee Arthroscopy
  • Shoulder Replacement, Arthroscopy and Rotator Cuff Surgery

Dr Comley is available for insured and non-insured patients with all bookings made through The Wakefield Orthopaedic Clinic rooms on 8236 4193.

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Dr Collie Begg

ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEON

Dr MJW (Collie) Begg is an orthopaedic surgeon based at the Wakefield Orthopaedic Clinic in Adelaide.

Dr Begg undertook additional training in Boston, USA and several centres in Europe followed his graduation in Orthopaedic Surgery to gain further experience in modern surgical techniques.

He treats a variety of bone and joint conditions, including arthritic complaints, sports injuries and trauma. He has a particular interest in minimally invasive surgery. This includes anterior “muscle sparing” hip replacement surgery and computer assisted knee replacement surgery. This is in addition to knee ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery and shoulder surgery.

He visits Gawler regularly for consulting and operates locally in the Gawler Hospital, as well as having a public appointment at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. This is in addition to his private practice in the new Calvary Adelaide Hospital, which provides patients with the highest quality health care in a very comfortable setting.

Dr Begg specialises in;

  • Hip Condtions
  • Knee Conditions
  • Shoulder Conditions
  • Hip replacement via the direct anterior or mini posterior surgical technique
  • Computer navigated and robotic assisted knee replacement surgery
  • Knee arthroscopy and ligament reconstruction
  • Shoulder rotator cuff surgery

Dr Begg is available for insured and non-insured patients with all bookings made through The Wakefield Orthopaedic Clinic rooms on 8236 4131.